Tenn. R. Sup. Ct., 1
This rule, except where noted, shall apply to all courts in this state, including without limitation, municipal court, general sessions court, juvenile court, probate court, circuit court, chancery court, criminal court, and appellate court.
Tenn. R. Sup. Ct., 1
Commentary
This rule recognizes that for most people living in the United States, English is their native language, or they have learned to read, speak, and understand English. There are others for whom English is not their primary language. For them language can be a barrier to understanding and exercising their legal rights, and to securing meaningful access to the judicial system.
This rule is promulgated to assist the courts in this state in providing equal access to the courts to participants who have a limited ability to speak or understand the English language.